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November 3 - 9, 2016
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Taxi driver could help gardai find evil killers SYLVIA POWNALL
GARDAI believe a taxi driver may lead them to the killers who chased Robbie Ellis from a bonfire, then cornered, battered and stabbed him to death. The 25-year-old tried to seek
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refuge in a house in Liscarne Gardens before running to the rear of the property where he was set upon by a four- to five-strong gang. Four men climbed over the garden wall onto the Neilstown Road shortly after 3am on Tuesday - and
detectives believe a passing cabbie could help identify them. Superintendant Dermot Mann urged anyone with information on the brutal killing to come forward. Speaking on the Neilstown Road on Tuesday he said: “A
young man was murdered in the back yard of a house directly behind me here. It is a busy road and we are looking for any witnesses to help us out. I am urging the public. We believe he is a father.” Full Story on Page 8
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BAWNOGUE | FRESH SPATE OF JOYRIDING AND CAR BURNING
Calls for action over anti-social behaviour
SYLVIA POWNALL GARDAI and council wardens are being urged to set up a task force to tackle anti-social behaviour which has left St Cuthbert’s Park in Bawnogue a no-go area. The call comes as a fresh spate of joyriding and car burning in and around the council-owned public amenity threatens to spiral out of control. Now Sinn Fein TD Eoin O Broin has written to senior gardai and council management urging them to join forces to come up with a solution. Deputy O Broin said: “Anti-social behaviour
has been a problem in St Cuthbert’s Park for some time. Illegal dumping and reckless use of quads and scramblers have caused significant damage to this valuable public amenity. “However, in recent weeks the situation in and near the park has deteriorated significantly. “On an almost nightly basis cars are being stolen, driven around the park and then set alight.” Over the bank holiday weekend two more cars were burned out and left at the side of the park. The issue has also been highlighted in recent weeks by Deputy Gino Kenny (PBP) and Cllr
Francis Timmons (Ind). Cllr Timmons told The Gazette: “Anti-social behaviour has gotten out of hand. Enough is enough. It’s a small few people bringing the area down and we need to reclaim it.” He called for more gardai on the beat and said the council and residents groups needed to unite against the thugs bringing misery on their own community. Deputy O Broin revealed: “Residents are now simply too scared to use the park, even during the day. “The situation has gone from bad to worse. We
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Shoebox appeal seeks gifts for Christmas
CLONDALKIN Helping Homeless have launched their Christmas shoebox appeal. The charity, which offers support to families and individuals who need it, is asking people to put age appropriate gifts in a shoe box and label them. Cllr Francis Timmons, who runs the charity, said: “We are looking for people to put a few bits in a shoe box and put the age on the box from babies to toddlers to teenagers to adults. A gift shoe box can make a huge difference to people.” Items sought include rattles, teddy bears, books, toys, dolls, games and CDs. Contact Cllr Timmons at 087 2869315.
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“On an almost nightly basis cars are being stolen, driven around the park and then set alight.”
now need a task force to develop a plan to reclaim the park. “It would not be a talking shop but a working group with agreed actions, timelines and resources. “No one agency has the power to solve this
problem. But unless we work together at a senior level and take co-ordinated action then this valuable public amenity will remain a no-go area for residents. We cannot and must not allow this to happen.”
Oh, it’s gonna be BIG SINGER, songwriter Diana Vickers and Jay McGuiness from The Wanted pictured in Dublin ahead of the European premiere of BIG The Musical which opens on December 7 at The Bord Gais Energy Theatre. This production tells the story of Josh Baskin, a twelve-yearold boy who hates being little, until one night at the carnival the mysterious Zoltar machine grants his wish to be big. Trapped in an adult’s body, he tries to find his way around a grownup world. But while everyone around him tries to act their age, Josh just can’t help being himself. Maybe he can teach the real adults a thing or two. Picture: Brian McEvoy
THE delay in assessing children with special needs in west Dublin has been slammed by PBP Deputy Gino Kenny. He hit out at Government inaction in relation to the Disability Act 2005 and said the delays were causing real hardship for families. Deputy Kenny was told via a Dail question that the HSE has officially recognised that improvement is needed in early intervention and school aged services for children with disabilities. But due to staff shortages in key roles there is a backlog of assessments in Dublin Mid-West. Deputy Kenny said: “Early intervention is crucial for children who need occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and physiotherapy is vital. This government is failing children and their families in their time of need. It will only be a matter of time before parents sue the State for neglect.”
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Jen edges out the competition SYLVIA POWNALL TV producer Jennifer Healy had the edge on the competition at the Irish Film and Television Awards. Jennifer, from James Connolly Park in Clondalkin, picked up an IFTA along with the rest of the production team from Mind the Gap Films for their work on Brendan O’Connor’s Cutting Edge on RTE. Jennifer, a past pupil of Colaiste Bride, got into television by accident having first pursued a career in the music industry after graduating in marketing from IT Tallaght. She told The Gazette: “I worked for concert
promoter Pat Egan who asked me to take control of a monthly event guide programme for Dublin station City Channel. “It was very much a baptism of fire. I even presented a few of them. That gave me the taste for television.” Jennifer took a job as office manager with Mind the Gap Films, a small company headed up by Bill Hughes and Bernadine Carraher, in March 2008 and hasn’t looked back since. She now works as assistant producer on a number of projects – including Cutting Edge and FAB - The Night The Beatles Came To Dublin which aired last Christmas. Other shows under her belt include a story
Bill Hughes, Jennifer Healy and Anne Heffernan
of Nazi propaganda broadcast as gaeilge on TG4, kids dance show Pump Up My Dance and lifestyle series Domestic Divas. Jennifer said: “I love the variety of this job. You learn things all the time, things you would never have come across otherwise. And I work with fantastic, talented people who are all super creative and great craic. “We were all absolutely thrilled to win the IFTA, especially given that it’s a brand new show and only five episodes had aired at the time. “I went up on stage with Brendan and the producers to collect the award. It was a great feeling. We all celebrated into the wee hours.”
Jennifer revealed that journalist and broadcaster O’Connor – who encourages guests to explore controversial topics on the show – is a joy to work with. She said: “Brendan is a true professional. He’s always really well prepared and strives to make the show the best it can be.” And did she manage to get her hands on the golden statue? “We share one IFTA,” she revealed. “It’s in our office here alongside other awards we’ve won. “It’s nice to pass by them in the corridor – gives you a little reminder that you’re making quality programmes.”
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CRIME | GARDA RAID ON SUSPECTED CRYSTAL METH FACTORY IN QUIET ESTATE
Locals shocked at ‘a lab of death on our doorstep’ SYLVIA POWNALL PARENTS living in a leafy Clondalkin estate yesterday branded the discovery of a suspected crystal meth factory in their midst as: “A lab of death on our doorstep”. Residents at Monastery Heath Green expressed shock and concern following a large-scale garda raid on a house there last week. One man told The Gazette: “Children could have been put in danger as a result of this. Everyone is shocked. We had no idea. Crystal meth is a killer causing chaos on our streets.
“It’s nothing more than a lab of death – that is effectively what we’re talking about here, and it was going on right on our doorstep.” The raid – carried out by officers wearing Breaking Bad-style boiler suits and gas masks – took several hours and uncovered what gardai said was a large crystal meth processing operation in a four-bed detached home. The garda helicopter hovered overhead during the search, which lasted for several hours, and once officers had departed a garda presence remained outside the house overnight.
Residents invoked Breaking Bad (above) imagery when describing the scenes
Another resident said: “When we saw the boiler suits, we thought somebody had been found dead in the house. It was a complete shock to find
out what they were there for.” She added: “This is a very quiet estate, and to think it was so close to us all ... It’s the kind of thing
you only see on television. People are gobsmacked.” On Friday, a man and a woman appeared in court charged with possession of methamphetamine
which, when processed, would have a street value between €2.3m and €2.7m. Joan Fennelly, 34, with an address in the estate, and Jan Richter, 30, a Czech national of no fixed abode, were both charged. When Mrs Fennelly, a native of the Philippines, was charged she replied: “I take them. I don’t sell them.” She was released on bail. Mr Richter made no reply when charged and was remanded in custody. They are both due to appear in Cloverhill District Court tomorrow, Friday, November 4. Both were granted legal aid.
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Man remanded after gun find A 49-year-old man has been remanded in custody after he was charged with possessing a semi-automatic pistol with a silencer and bullets at his home. John Fitzsimons, with an address at Old Tower Crescent, Clondalkin, was charged with three offences under the Firearms Act for having a Makarov semi-automatic pistol along with 35 rounds of ammunition and a silencer at his home. Armed gardai responded to a 999 call last Saturday afternoon, where they recovered the gun and ammunition. At Dublin District Court on Monday, Judge John Coughlan remanded the defendant in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court today, November 3.
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Out and About
Ben Mitchell
T Catherine Goodma, Carol Shatter and Carmel Burke Daly. Pictures:ALISON O’HANLON
The hole nine yards for charity
John Crabbe, Liam McCarthy and Mel Masterson
George Brown, Leo Harvey, Martin Kelly and and Stephen Heavey
Pascal Bugler and Noel Dunne
Ray Ryan and Paul Farrell
HERE were plenty of pars, bogeys and birdies at The James Gill Memorial Trust which was held at Grange Golf Club. When all the work on the greens was done, the action moved indoors for a meal, raffle and live music. The James Gill Memorial Trust was set up to help people with cancer. The fund is in memory of young Dubliner James who died in May 2013 from a rare liver cancer.
Tommy Mooney and Alan Leavey
Mick O’Boyle, Gerry Lawlor, Fintan Lambert and Fergal O’Brien
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MURDER | MAN WAS CHASED TO HOUSE AND STABBED BY GANG IN 3AM ATTACK
‘It’s getting so bad here that people are afraid to go out’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The victim’s mother was told about her son’s death while she was being treated in hospital. Ellis – jailed for his part in a horror machete attack on an innocent man in 2011 – survived a murder bid in 2015 when he was shot at in Grange View, Bawnogue, along with his innocent pregnant girlfriend. Investigators probing the murder of Ellis, who was a pal of armed robber Lee McDonnell, suspect a west Dublin mob of the attack. One theory is he was targeted over an unpaid drugs debt after being spotted by a gang at a bonfire in St Mark’s estate near Liffey Valley Shopping Centre on
Halloween night. Garda forensic experts spent all of Tuesday searching for clues. Blood stains covered the pavement outside the house, which remained sealed off. One local man said: “It’s getting so bad around here that people are afraid to go out, day or night. You never see any police unless it’s to come out to something like this.” Ellis – who had 40 convictions for drug and larceny offences – was a major target for gardai in Neilstown and Clondalkin. Tributes to the murdered thug, originally from Ballyfermot, were made on social media. One Facebook post read: “RIP Robbie, you got your wings too early.”
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Man shot at a house in Cherry Orchard A 42-YEAR-OLD man is in a serious condition at St James’s Hospital after he was shot in at a house in Cherry Orchard on Tuesday night. The victim was hit by at least one shot in the attack, which took place around 9pm at a house on Raheen Drive. The injured man was taken to St James’s Hospital, where his condition is described as serious. There have been no arrests in connection with the attack, and gardai do not believe the attack was gang-related. The scene has been preser ved for forensic examination by the Garda technical bureau.
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Forensic experts hunt for clues at the scene where Robert Ellis (right) was fatally wounded Photos: RTE News / Facebook
Frank Cousins, Fintan Mullally and SGT Stephen Lydon of Clondalkin gardai
A parade of talent ready for St Patrick’s Day
MOST people may just be getting their head around the C word (Christmas) but in Clondalkin a posse of eager planners have already moved onto P – Paddy’s Day. The St Patrick’s Festival group held a launch earlier this month in Aras Chronain and already close to 20 clubs have signed up for the 2017 parade. These include: Brownies, Girl Guides, Boot Road Celtic, Elite Karate Academy, Massey’s Funeral Directors, LD Dance School, Clondalkin Shotokan Academy, Funky Steps, The Laurels pub and many more. Cllr Francis Timmons, one of the driving forces behind the festival, said: “We launch early every year to give groups time to plan and develop their entry. We are open for registration and plans are already well under way to have the parade again in the village. We want to see as many people as possible, both young and old, take part.” Register at www.clondalkinstpatricksfestival.ie/participate/
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The Bright Side of Life Choir from Clondalkin Active Retirement Group
Pat Sherridan, Josie Flanagan and Olive Mullen of St Marks Silver Tones
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| UP TO 17,000 TAKE PART IN THE LONG RUN AROUND DUBLIN
Men’s winner Sergiu Ciobanu and Women’s winner Laura Graham after winning The august setting of the historic Phoenix Park provided a welcome break from the city grind
the Irish National Championship during the marathon
Malahide man Frank Moore has a celebratory drink after his run
Karen Broom sets a comfy pace
Siobhan and Brendan Loughlin
Bravo for marathon efforts on Sunday A
Elation for James Casserly and his coach, Mark Lacey, as they reach the finish line
At key hills and corners, crowds cheered the runners on
LTHOUGH runners in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon faced more than a few miracle miles and heartbreak hills as they made their way around Dublin, the large amount taking part were delighted to do so, with Lucan lad James Casserly (left) summing up the marathon’s inclusive spirit. The 10-year-old didn’t let his cerebal palsy get in the way of setting an historic achievement – being the first child to take part and complete the marathon. With a little help from his personal coach, Mark Lacey, the dynamic duo raised an incredible €40,000 for Barrestown – one of a large number of charities gaining from the running, walking and plodding power of participants. The pair of pals were just two of an estimated 17,000 people taking part, with the shift to Sunday, rather than the traditional bank holiday Monday, seeing a significant surge in the number or runners.
Were you there? The first of a number of waves of runners rolls away from the starting point. Pictures: Sportsfile
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DUBLINBUSINESS MOTORING | FAMILY FUN DAY TO LAUNCH BUSINESS AT TURVEY
Car dealership drives 15 jobs with Linders Renault IAN BEGLEY
At the presentation of the Maternity and Infant awards were Brian Ormond; Daryl Divilly, chief executive, Inhealth.ie and Inhealth.ie brand ambassador Emma Murphy
Baby thermometer was fighting fit to claim a win at Boots awards BLOGGER Emma Murphy was congratulated on Inhealth.ie’s success at Boots’ ninth annual maternity and infant awards. The brand ambassador collected the award at the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, from Brian Ormond on behalf of Inhealth.ie, which won Best Thermometer of The Year. Speaking of how thrilled the company was with the win, Emma said:
“I am extremely proud to be part of this company. As a mother of two, I use my inferred dual mode thermometer so much and it has been a great help in my household, as it has to many other mothers in Ireland.” The awards are voted for by parents, with a focus on the best products, services and creches in the industry, as well as highlighting the unsong heroes in the maternity and infant sector.
Noteworthy €30,000 win for music business EMMA NOLAN
DUBLIN-based team Shane McKenna and Killian Redmond, have won the prestigious Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) award for DabbledooMusic. DabbledooMusic focuses on innovative technology for music education that makes music more accessible, engaging and fun for teachers and students, with workshops and online resources to allow teachers to engage fully with the music curriculum, regardless of their musical experience. The award consists of €30,000 in funding and support. Speaking about the award, McKenna said: “Winning the SEI award gives us the support structure to reach our aim of providing a better standard of music education for children nationwide. It means being supported by a network of enthusiastic and experienced people who believe in our project.”
IN CELEBRATION of the grand opening of their newest dealership in Turvey, Donabate Business Centre, Linders Renault are extending an open invitation to all in the area to come on down and visit the brand-new dealership on Saturday, November 5. From 12pm to 3pm, the grand opening is set to be a fun-filled day with the incredibly popular Renault brand ambassadors, The Happy Pear, joining Linders to help ser ve up some dishy treats. Adding to the party mood to help keep everything motoring smoothly along, the 98FM Thunderbus will be broadcasting from the dealership on the day. There will be plenty to keep the kids happy, with treats and face-painting and a great party atmosphere, while the grownups will appreciate checking out the vehicles and deals. Linders Renault &
David and Stephen Flynn (aka The Happy Pear), with Paddy Magee, country operations manager, Renault Ireland
Dacia is a family-run business established in Smithfield in 1938. The business has grown to be one of the longest established car dealerships in Dublin, with locations now in Chapelizod, Finglas and Swords Turvey. Over their almost 80 years in business, Linders have prided themselves
on their customer service and with building customer relationships that have literally lasted a lifetime. T he firm say they believe in understanding the individual needs of each customer to ensure they select the car that is right for them. Patrick Magee, coun-
try operations manager, Renault Ireland said: “North Dublin is a very important catchment area for Renault and we are delighted that Linders has expanded with its third new branch in Swords Turvey, as well as Ireland’s first Renault Car-Store, in the Pavilions Shopping Centre,
Community Credit Union apoints Maureen Brogan as its new CEO MAUREEN Brogan has been appointed as the new chief executive officer at Community Credit Union, following the departure of Aidan O’Brien after a 17-year tenure. Community Credit Union was formed in 2010 through the pioneering merger of Premier Credit Union and Clonsilla Credit Union. Following another merger in 2015 with West Cabra Credit Union,
Community Credit Union now has four offices, 42 staff and a membership exceeding 35,000, with assets of circa €98 million, offering a wide range of services through its offices and online at communitycu.ie. Commenting on her appointment, Brogan said: “I am delighted to take the helm at an organisation that I have enjoyed working in for over 14 years.
“Credit unions have long held an important role in Irish society and amid all the challenges we have faced over the last few years, the future also presents some exciting opportunities. “With the support of management, staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors, I look forward to steering our credit union and meeting member needs into the future.”
Swords. “With almost 80 years in business, the Linders name, of which Renault is very proud to be associated with, has been linked to the very best in customer service and quality in the motor industry and, very importantly, 15 jobs will be created as a result of this new dealership.”
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CHARITY: SEE THE CITY IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT AS YOU RUN ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE
Take to the city streets for a run in the dark and support spinal cord injuries
IAN BEGLEY
AS DARKNESS falls on November 16, tens of thousands of people from around the world will put on their running shoes and hit the road to Run in the Dark in aid of the Mark Pollock Trust. Part of a global event to fast-track a cure for paralysis, the 5k walk or 10k run will be taking place from Custom House Quay in Dublin city centre at 8pm. Participants will feel a real sense of comradery with their fellow runners as they wrap up against the cold and feel the wind across their face as they run the streets of the capital. T here’s something particularly meditative
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‘There’s something particularly meditative about running in the dark, and running in the dark with thousands of people is truly a unique feeling’
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about running in the dark, and running in the dark with thousands of people is truly a unique feeling. Unbroken by blindness in 1998, Mark Pollock suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury in 2010 that left him paralysed. As Mark strives to walk again, his most complex journey is ahead of him – to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, both for him and the millions of paralysed people around
the world. The Run in the Dark event plays a vital role in funding the Trust’s mission to find and connect people around the world to fast-track a cure for paralysis. Up to this point, it has proven impossible to discover a cure for paralysis, yet history is filled with accounts of the impossible made possible through human endeavour. This is why the Trust is
This pair of plucky participants made some light work of another Run in the Dark past Custom House Quay
exploring the frontiers of spinal cord injury recovery, working with the world’s greatest scientists for the cause. If you’ve already started to help by signing
up to Run In The Dark, you can take it one step further by creating a JustGiving page for your run and asking your friends and family to support you on the run.
The organisers strongly advise against the use of iPods, earphones or any similar device while participating in the Run in the Dark, as it may restrict hearing impor-
tant instructions and communication with other participants. Tickets are priced at €29, and can be purchased at www.runinthedark.org/dublin.
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Whiskey lovers will pore over this special festival for them WHISKEY Live Dublin – Ireland’s premier whiskey tasting event – is set to take place on Saturday, November 5 at Dublin Castle. The afternoon session will take place from 1.30 to 5pm, with an evening session from 6 to 9.30pm. There will also be additional master classes, for
which it will be possible to purchase tickets for at a later date. The event will showcase both the long established and new arrivals to the Irish whiskey scene. In addition, there will be wonderful food pairings and cocktails provided by some of Dublin’s best bars and restaurants.
The event will also feature the ever growing range of other Irish craft spirits and some whiskey barrel-aged craft beers. This event is intended to be enjoyed by anyone who likes whiskey – from the occasional drinker, to those heavily involved in the Irish whiskey trade. Tickets for this event
are priced at €42, and can be purchased from www. whiskeylivedublin.com.
OH HONEY, HAVE WE GOT A SHOW FOR YOU FOR the sweetest show in town, make sure you buzz down to the Dublin Honey Show and Craft Fair, the Dublin beekeepers’ annual event on Saturday, November 5, from 10.30am – 4pm. Held in the beautiful surrounds of Christ Church Rathgar, there will be plenty to see and do for people of all ages, including a craft fair, lectures and demonstrations, and even a hair-raising beekeeping competition. Current beekeepers can vie for a prize, while future honey farmers of Ireland can learn everything they need to know about beekeeping. Don’t forget to take along your sweet tooth for a spot of tea and cake, with all proceeds going to local charities. Tickets are priced at just €2.
DOGGEDLY CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR PET
JAMIE Heaslip is calling on all dog owners to clean up after their dogs and always use a dirt bag. Dog fouling is one of the biggest issues raised by Dubliners. Dublin City Council have set up a new campaign – AntiDog Fouling Awareness – which aims to raise awareness about dog fouling. Speaking about the campaign, Lord Mayor Brendan Carr said: “The aim of this campaign is simple: always carry a bag to clean up after your dog. “Dog waste is not only a nuisance, but it can carry diseases which are harmful to humans. I would encourage all dog owners in the city to act responsibly and have respect for their dog, their neighbours and their community.” Jamie said he always makes sure to clean up after his dog, Jay Z, and is encouraging others to do so too. He said: “We need to take responsibility for
our dogs and look after our neighbourhoods and communities.”
YOU’LL REALLY LOVE THIS BAZAAR MARKET ONE of Dublin’s biggest Christmas markets will be taking place in Smithfield this December. The Christmas Bazaar Market will be one of Dublin’s biggest indoor Christmas markets, with more than 100 stall holders, a food market, live music and DJs and a popup Christmas cafe. The bazaar promises visitors the chance to find Christmas presents, stocking fillers and hand-made produce from some of the best local craft makers and producers in the area. There will be top-notch vintage sellers and collectors, and shoppers can rummage through stalls full of old games, comics, vinyl records and lots more treasures. It’s all taking place from December 9 to 11 at Smithfield Square.
METROPOLIS SOUNDS TO GET YOU GROOVING CITY festival Metropolis is back for the second year in a row this weekend. Taking place in the RDS, star ting today, November 3, the festival will run all weekend with some incredible acts lined up for the festival. Acts such as Grace Jones, Groove Armada, Crystal Castles and The Sugarhill Gang are set to wow attendees. Doors are at 7pm on Thursday and 3pm on Friday and Saturday. The festival finishes up at 11pm on Thursday, and 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for the mostly indoor festival are available from www.ticketmaster.ie. The two-day early bird tickets are now sold out, but day tickets, twoday tickets and three-day tickets are still on offer. Tickets for Friday and Saturday are €79.50 each, the two-day ones are €145, and the three-day ones are €164.50.
Whiskey galore! Dublin Castle will soon play host to a festival dedicated to the tipple of choice for many connoisseurs
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“Ho, Hey!” It’s The Lumineers
Deady’s southern soul set to impress MIRIAM DOONA
HAILING from West Cork, Brian Deady has recently signed to Decca Records and is accumulating high praise from many corners of the music industry. His album, Non-Fiction (above), is due out on November 25. Growing up with a love of music, being surrounded by it and the desire to create it is the foundation of his career and creativity, he says. “Not that I like to choose between one or the other, but I love the Motown sound and the Philly sound as well; the Philly sound is a big thing for me.The harmony is a massive draw for me. I have always been interested in that and exploring that sound.” Brian is currently on tour, with recent gigs bringing him to Whelan’s, and down to Cork Opera House for The Cork Jazz Festival. On the new album, he said: “It is a bit of a revealing album. To get the material, I had to work through my own personal stuff and then the music and the songs became boats, guiding me through it. “The tone – in a word, I would say ‘bare’. I wanted it to be a lyrical album, and that was the plan from the start – to be sparse, without it being too sparse.”
The Lumineers: Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites and Neyla Pekarek
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THE Lumineers are one of the unlikeliest success stories of the past few years. As an independent Americana trio out of Denver, they were launched suddenly into the limelight with their trademark anthem, Ho Hey, in 2012. Since then, the band has been storming stages around the world, performing in front of their legions of fans including at the 3 Arena in Dublin last week. Wesley Schultz (vocals, guitar) told The Gazette he has a very soft spot for Ireland, saying it’s one of the most picturesque countries he has ever been to. “It’s really great being back in Ireland. I was here
for a wedding a few months back and got to eat again at my favourite restaurant – The Winding Stair. I even went there by myself on my own to try the food! “I’ve been here a fair amount over the years while touring and travelling. I was at a wedding in Dingle not too long ago, and I stayed in the same place where they shot The Lobster. “We also rented a car and drove around the countryside. Everything here is just so photogenic, and it really takes your breath away.” Their latest album, Cleopatra, is full of strange and touching tales, and tells of everyday hopes and busted dreams. The title track, Cleopatra, sprang from an
encounter with a taxi driverWes met in the Republic of Georgia, who related a tale of personal tragedy without a trace of self-pity. “People create stories about themselves through social media which are completely disconnected from what we personally know about their lives. “I felt cleansed to be around someone who was just telling me how it actually was for them.” Wesley said he never anticipated that their most well-known track, Ho Hey, would become such a massive global hit, reaching nearly 160 million hits on YouTube alone. “I originally thought it would work quite well live, but not so much in a record. We must have recorded it about a hundred different ways before
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‘He never anticipated that their most well-known track, Ho Hey, would become such a massive global hit, reaching nearly 160 million hits on YouTube alone’
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we came to an agreement, and were even considering leaving all the Hos and Heys out. “In hindsight, I’m glad we didn’t do this, because the success of the song created an ice-breaker for the rest of our first album. “During our performances, we don’t leave our audiences hanging around until the very end before playing Ho Hey. It’s usually like our fourth song [in], but there are plenty more songs on this album that I really feel like our audi-
ence can connect with.” Touring up to 300 days of the year, Wesley said that he doesn’t get the chance to get home a whole lot, but loves travelling the world with his band and sharing his music makes up for it. “Our first album brought us to six continents, and by the end of the tour we started writing our second record, then after that we just started touring all over again. “Eventually, we’ll get more time to unwind, but
for the moment we just want to get the most out of this very special time in our lives.” Contrary to what many people believe, Wesley feels that there are a lot more opportunities for up-and-coming musicians of all genres. “I think the music industry these days allows for a lot more acts to have freedom. You can actually be who you are and keep your style rather than having someone pre-approve your music. “I love the feeling of playing in a more intimate setting, and during our bigger performances we try and capture that raw connection with our audiences. Down the line, I would love to have much smaller, surprise acts before we do our bigger shows.”
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IAN BEGLEY
AS THE cold and dark days of winter began to creep in, I decided to offset the mandatory Christmas blues and have one last summer hurrah in Malta for a cheeky three-day escape. Travelling with a team of other journalists, I packed my bags on a drizzly Monday morning and hopped on a plane bound for the Mediterranean Island. For those who don’t know, Malta lies 93km south of Sicily, and has an archipelago of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino. With a total population of more than 400,000 inhabitants, I was delighted to learn that most of the locals speak English, use the Euro and drive on the left hand side of the road. Their plug sockets are also the same as ours, which was definitely an added bonus! I slept like a baby during the three-and-a-half-hour flight (a first for me), and when we landed my party took a coach to the elegant Hilton hotel, which is nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and Portomaso Marina. The hotel offered picturesque sights of the bustling town of St Julian’s, along with breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea. My deluxe room was tastefully decorated in contemporary Mediter-
ranean style, and included my own balcony, a 40-inch TV and high-speed wifi. Up bright and early the next day, we took a trip to Malta’s capital city, Valletta, which was nothing short of an open-air museum. With an unsurpassed collection of original Baroque architecture, fortified city walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and the spectacular co-cathedral of St John, we were overwhelmed with the sights before us. We then took a trip to Vittoriosa (one of the Three Cities of the Cottonera District) on a typical Maltese gondola-shaped boat, which were once used extensively at Grand Harbour to ferry sailors and seamen. Here, we were given some really cool looking electric-powered cars, which were very easy to drive and complete with a pre-programed GPS showing where to go and what to look at when we got there. We all took turns driving around the town, which went very smoothly until one member of my party, who I will kindly keep anonymous, crashed the car into a curb, which ultimately left our vehicle redundant. Thankfully, another car came to our rescue and the accident left none of us were injured or killed. Building up a hearty
Travel journalist Ian Begley at the Azure Window – an impressive natural arch standing some 20m high
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Malta’s rich baroque architectural heritage graces not only the Capital city, Valletta, but also the other cities of the harbour area
appetite we then found ourselves at Wigi’s Kitchen, which is located in the heart of Balluta Bay. The locally sourced food was delicious – especially the duo of braised pork cheeks and honeyglazed pork fillet, which was so tender that it literally fell apart on my fork. After dinner, we proceeded to nearby Paceville, which is essentially Malta’s take on Ibiza. The strip was literally dotted with discos, lounge bars, and clubs which we visited for a few (cough) sensible drinks. If you’re looking for a wild holiday away, then this place is certainly worth your while, as most
of the clubs have free admission. The next day of my Maltese adventure, my party proceeded to Mdina, which was Malta’s first capital city during the time of the Knights of Malta. The town itself was a joy to stroll around and many of the alleys really gave the sense that nothing had changed here for hundreds of years. We then took a ferry to Malta’s sister island of Gozo, which according to legend was the home of the beautiful nymph Calypso, as depicted in Homer’s Odyssey. After the 20-minute ferry ride, we found our-
selves at Ta’ Philip Restaurant, which welcomed us with a grand display of typical Maltese foods, wines and extra virgin olive oil. Immersed in the marvels of the past and present, we then proceeded to the Ggantija Temples, which are the oldest freestanding structures in the world, and potentially Gozo’s single most marketable landmark, dating back to 3,500BC. Next up was Cittadella, also known as The Citadel – a small fortified city located in the heart of Victoria on the island of Gozo. The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and in the
medieval era it was known as the Gran Castello. As the afternoon drew to a close, we checked in to the 5-star Kempinski Hotel, a luxurious hideaway resort perfectly based in the blissful countryside of San Lawrenz village. My room offered the peak of comfort, and the bed was easily one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in. The next morning, on our final day, we proceeded onwards to Dwejra, where we gazed upon the Azure Window – an impressive natural arch standing some 20m high. Being a Game of Thrones fan I was also very pleasantly surprised
to recognise this site from the Dothraki Wedding in the show’s first season. The Maltese islands are like nowhere else I’ve ever been to. Here, you’ll find great prehistoric temples, fossil-studded cliffs, beautiful blue lagoons, and incredible nightlife and wonderful Mediterranean cuisine. All information on the Maltese Islands and things to do is available at www. visitmalta.com. Ryanair flies five times per week direct from Dublin to Malta International Airport in the summer and three times a week in the winter. See www.ryanair.com for best available offers.
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ent Malta
Boat tours of the Grand Harbour are well worth your time
The Ggantija Temples are the oldest freestanding structures in the world dating back to 3,500BC
The Skelligs – part of the Skellig Ring, now listed in Lonely Planet’s top ten places to visit, globally
World’s must-see list adds Kerry to top ten IAN BEGLEY
SKELLIG Ring in Kerry has been named one of the world’s top places to visit next year by Lonely Planet. The accolade is mentioned in Lonely Planet’s Best Travel 2017 – the bestselling collection of travel trends, destinations and experiences for next year. The Skellig Ring connects Valentia Island with Waterville via the Gaeltacht area around Ballinskelligs, and includes the Skelligs themselves. Lonely Planet describes the destination as “perhaps Ireland’s most charismatically wild and emerald stretch of coastline” with a “remote, wavepounded hunk of rock rising out of the Atlantic like a giant triangle”. The UNESCO World Heritage site was the centre of public interest earlier this year when it was featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and it will play an even bigger role in Episode VIII, due out next year. The Irish islands made it on to the top-10
list which includes such prestigious places as Choquequirao (Peru), The Azores (Portugal), Aysen (Chile) and Perak (Malaysia), to name but a few. Welcoming the news, Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said the accolade provided a great marketing hook and “will surely help to inspire travellers everywhere to put the Wild Atlantic Way on their holiday wish-list for 2017”. Tourism Ireland will be promoting the Skellig Ring region with a new video and a speciallycreated page on Ireland. com among other activities, he added. Minister for Tourism Shane Ross said: “I am delighted that The Skellig Ring is being internationally recognised as a place of rugged and ethereal beauty.” Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel picks are compiled by writers, editors and its substantial online community of bloggers and tweeters, with a spokesperson saying: “The Skellig Ring should be on every traveller’s must-see list.”
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Subtle style at Topshop
EMMA NOLAN
Style Editor
TOPSHOP’S November offering
features many cosy Autumn staples along with some more dressy pieces to ease us into the party season. Available in store and online
now, favourites from the current stock include a pink sequined long sleeve mini dress, a velvet cold shoulder jumper, and a cosy khaki puffa jacket. This collection combines practical with pretty effortlessly – the dark winter florals add
some life to the proceedings, as the pale pink hues bring this season’s paramount colour into the mix. The warm jumpers, shirts and jeans provide an accessible allure to the collection, as much of the new stock’s appeal is in its practicality.
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Amy’s celestial silverware in team-up with Newbridge AMY Huberman has collaborated with Newbridge Silverware on a new collection. Luna is Amy’s first foray into jewellery design. The 36-piece collection of delicate gold-plated jewellery features an array of specially selected symbols worn on pendants and necklaces, dainty bracelets and intricate earrings. Luna features motifs of the sun, moon and stars, as well as other symbols inspired by the galaxy. Prices start from €20 and go up to €45, and each item carries a unique message of encouragement and empowerment so that the wearer can choose their inspiration each day. Speaking on the collection, Amy said that she has always admired the craftsmanship and heritage of Newbridge Silverware. She added: “I have loved every step of seeing Luna take shape and come to life.”
A design exhibition to look out for in the city centre EMMA NOLAN
THE IDI Irish Design Awards Exhibition has opened at the Fumbally Exchange on Dame Lane. Running until Friday, the exhibition showcases the best of Irish design this year, encompassing architecture, fashion, interiors, product design, animation, furniture, craft and more. Entries are judged to an international standard by a panel of industry leaders, which this year includes Una Burke, award-winning leather accessories designer, and Harry Parr, co-founder of culinary design studio, Bompas & Parr. Winners and commended entries will be announced on Wednesday, November 17 at the IDI Irish Design Awards ceremony in The Marker Hotel. For tickets, see www.idi-design.ie.
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CINEMA ReelReviews GIRL ON TRAIN Stays on track
EMILY Blunt brings some nervy energy to The Girl on the Train (Cert 15A, 112 mins), the film based on the bestselling book. Blunt is pretty decent in the role of a troubled commuter who may have witnessed something awful, and while the film ends up at a predictable destination, wobbling in a few places along the way, it’s rail-ly not that bad to ride along with for two hours.
Dr. Louise Banks, an expert linguist (Amy Adams) is brought in establish communication with the
TROLLS
aliens after enormous, shell-shaped spacecraft arriving in locations around the globe
Get ready to dance, dance, dance
MYSTERIOUS VISITORS: DIRECTOR DENIS VILLENEUVE THRILLS
A welcome sci-fi Arrival
DIRECTOR Denis Villeneuve is highly capable of treating bombastic subjects with sensibility, as he demonstrated with 2015’s cool and collected narco-thriller, Sicario. With Arrival, he renders that most bombastic of genres – the extra terrestrial science fiction – both quietly poignant and intensely entertaining. Arrival continues a recent trend of reserved, sober sci-fi films, like Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and Jeff Nichols’ Midnight Special. For all its distant leaps in logic, however, Arrival improves on many of those films’ shortcomings, offering up a compelling rumination on memory, experience and communication. Amy Adams plays Dr. Louise Banks, an expert linguist. During one of her lectures, news breaks of
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enormous, shell-shaped spacecraft arriving in locations around the globe. Along with scientist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner), Louise is brought in to help Colonel Weber’s (Forest Whitaker) military unit establish communication with the aliens. Unfortunately, other international powers are not as willing to wait for answers from the mysterious visitors and, soon enough, mankind edges toward global warfare. Louise must decode the alien language before it’s too late.
It doesn’t take long for accompanying linguistic Arrival to make its point. puzzle are enough to layer After a tragic opening Arrival with dramatic, montage, wherein Lou- stimulating mystery. ise recounts the life and As more is revealed death of her daughter, about the visitors, Arrival we’re immediately intro- is hit with occasional duced to the extra terres- moments of absurdity trial event. and some massive leaps While Louise labours in logic – the speed at to piece together the puz- which Louise manages zle of the Alien language, to partially decode their worldwide communica- language is somewhat tion falls apart and chaos laughable. ensues. The message is However, if you allow fairly blatant here – the yourself to embrace importance of dialogue those leaps as you’d and intelligent exchange is sacralised at the centre of Villeneuve’s film. Just as the narrative is swiftly established, it isn’t long before we get a significant glimpse of the aliens. While this Scientist removes the anticipa- Ian Donnelly tion that underlines (Jeremy many classics such Renner) as Close Encounters, the cryptic nature of their arrival and the
embrace the fantastical narrative developments of any other extra terrestrial sci-fi, Arrival is about as wondrously plausible as any movie about visitors from outer space can be. This is all complemented by Villeneuve and cinematographer Bradford Young’s quiet, reserved approach. As Louise asserts in the film’s opening montage, “it’s moments that define you.” Accordingly, Arrival is arranged in a series of moments. The camera sticks close to Adams – the only one afforded any real depth here – revealing emotion, reflection, heartbreak and joy. Indeed, despite it universal scale, this is an extremely personal s t o r y. W h i l e that makes for a compelling, affect-
ing narrative that should inflict more than a few tears, it leaves the supporting characters feeling notably flat and underdeveloped. Arrival’s eventual reveal isn’t really developed to the point of clarity and, unfortunately, leads to an ending that’s somewhat lacking in resolution. For some audiences this will be a major problem; there are many, however, that will delight in Louise’s enigmatic discoveries. Indeed, often the best sci-fi is that which makes you feel tiny in the vastness of space – the brilliance of Arrival is in its ability to render one insignificant in a universe of knowledge. Arrival is not without its flaws, but there are enough wondrous ideas and wonderful performances here to make this a trip worth taking. Verdict: 8/10
DreamWorks Animation’s TROLLS is a totally fun movie that both chidren and adults can enjoy together. The star-studded cast includes Anna Kendrick who plays Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch, played by Justin Timberlake who have to save their fellow trolls from the Bergen. The film is jam-packed with great music, brilliant animation and is a touching story.
BRIDGET JONE’S BABY She’s baaaaaack!
YES the incomparable Bridget Jones returns as the world’s most famous singleton in this threequel who seems to have it all under control after breaking up the dashing Mr Darcy. Well, until she unexpectedly finds out she is expecting that is! The confusion begins when she can’t be entirely sure who the father is after meeting a dashing American, Jack, played by Patrick Dempsey. The film itself has three times the charm and is well worth seeing.
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One hell of a Thai EMMA NOLAN
The restaurant offers delicious food using natural ingredients
New flavour sure to twist your arm
HEALTHY snack enthusiasts will be pleased to hear that Propercorn has released a new limited edition flavour. Twisted Honeycomb, is a combination of honey, Madagascan vanilla and sea salt. The recipe is gluten and GM free, suitable for vegetarians, and every pack comes in at under 120 calories. Twisted Honeycomb is the brainchild of 21-year-old UCD graduate, Ashling O’Carroll from Dublin, who went up against regional finalists from across the UK and Ireland in a public vote. Thousands of votes were cast before Twisted Honeycomb was chosen as the winner in July. Ashling’s flavour has now been brought to life and has hit Irish shelves. “I’ve always had a sweet tooth and I love to bake, so that’s definitely where the inspiration came from,” said Ashling. Twisted Honeycomb is available in selected Spar, Eurospar, Mace and Londis stores in Dublin for €1.20.
THAI takeaway lovers in the Dublin 5 area will be pleased to hear that Camille Thai is opening a new restaurant on the Malahide Road. The new branch, the fifth to open in 2016, has both dine in and takeaway options and it will be the first authentic Thai food restaurant to open in the area. As well as delivering quality Thai food across Artane, Donnycarney and beyond, Camile will create 20 local job opportunities for chefs, managers, customer service staff and delivery drivers. Camile spokesperson Daniel Greene said of the new takeaway: “We are very excited to be opening our newest restaurant on the Malahide road. “In particular we have been blown away by the interest and passion for Thai food in this community and are looking forward to meeting some of the wonderful people in the area.” Camile Artane is located at 17 Maypark, Malahide Road. To place an order call 01 8327888 or order online at www.camile.ie.
Award winner now exclusively available at Aldi AN award-winning Irish Gin is now available to buy exclusively at Aldi. Before you become concerned about the term ‘Aldi Gin’, this is Boyle’s Premium Small Batch Irish Gin just won the Best Irish Gin award at the Irish Whiskey Awards last week. Judges at the awards said that Boyle’s Gin, made by Blackwater Distillery in Waterford, had impressive balance and fruitiness. On sale now, a bottle costs €24.
Peroni launch new gluten-free beer PERONI has just launched a gluten-free beer. Peroni Nastro Azzurro has created the gluten-free variant to cater for coeliacs and for those choosing to lead a gluten-free lifestyle.
Certified and endorsed by the Italian Coeliac Association, the great beer pretty much tastes the same as regular Peroni and it’s widely available in Dublin pubs now, as well as at Molloy’s off licences.
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FastSport STUDENTS AND ST PAT’S ON COLLISION COURSE: UCD AFC will host another final as they take on St. Patrick’s Athletic in the SSE Airtricity League Under-17 final. The Students booked their place in the final after an impressive 2-0 victory against Sligo Rovers, after Rovers had beat Cork City in the quarter-finals. Two secondhalf strikes, including one penalty, from Neil Farrugia sealed their passage to the final. St Patrick’s Athletic will travel to the UCD Bowl for the Under17 final after beating Waterford United at the Regional Sports Centre. A first-half goal from Cian McMullen and a brace from Lee Rock put Pats 3-0 up in Waterford and despite a late rally from the home side, Pats secured a 3-2 victory. The final has been confirmed for Thursday, November 3 with kick-off at 7.30pm at the UCD Bowl. Last Saturday, UCD claimed the SSE Airtricity League Under 19 crown after a 4-1 win over Galway United in the final.
BASKETBALL: KILLESTER STAR RELISHING IRISH CHALLENGE AFTER LONG BREAK
Superhero Mimi eyeing Euro glory
JAMES HENDICOTT sport@dublingazette.com
HAVING played basketball all her life, Ireland star Mimi Clarke had to quit international basketball at the age of 16. It was not something she wanted to do; quite simply, the Under-16s age group was simply the last option available at the time as Ireland stepped back from running internationals teams due to funding issues. And so she is hoping to make up for lost time in green in the coming years. With the Irish national teams having been out of action since 2009, a return earlier this year saw Clarke and her ladies’ team grab a silver medal in the European Small Nationals Championship, laying down a
marker for their return. Un d e r-16 s , 17 s , 18 s and 20s have also been revived as the sport - still struggling for funding looks to get back on its feet. Clarke comes from a basketball obsessed family, with several other Irish internationals amongst her clan – she jokes during our interview that the progress of some of her cousins could see the international team become a real family affair. “ B a s ke t b a l l k i l l e d funding,” she said at the launch of the new Subway All Ireland Schools Cup season, a competition that sees over 28,000 players from 250 schools across the country take part. “We get a little bit of money for the senior
team, but it’s still essentially self-funded.” That’s a big issue for someone like Clarke who is currently in the midst of a masters degree at DIT, and playing for Ireland, Killester in the Irish Super League and DIT’s college team. “It’s a really difficult year for me,” she admits. “My workload is intense. I was blessed at undergrad not to be under too much pressure, but I’ve learnt from others who’ve been through my course that it involves a lot of late nights at the library. “I’m also training almost every night when you combine Killester and DIT, plus matches at the weekend.” T he timing of the tougher year of studies is fortunate, though. With the next European Small
Mimi Clarke, pictured with Sam Walsh, Templeogue College, and Eva Murphy, from Our Lady’s Templeogue, at the Subway All-Ireland Schools Cup launch.
Nations Championship still a couple of years away, it means that there is not a major competition directly conflicting with her studies. Not that it’s stopped Clarke going into full superhero mode in recent months, throwing herself into each facet of her hectic life. “An innocuous challenge – I was just trying to steal the ball – went badly for me the Tuesday before the semi-final earlier this year,” Clarke said.
“But there was no way I was going to sit on the sideline while my teammates played. “I patched it up and blocked it out, just deciding not to go to the doctor until Monday. It turned out it was broken!” Despite that setback, she is back in action already and Clarke feels the national side are on the brink of a breakthrough. “We played Iceland consecutive nights in September,” she explains.
“They’re playing the Eurobasket tournament now, and beating some big teams. “We lost on the first night, when perhaps we should have won. But we learnt a lot from it, and the next day we beat them comfortably. “We feel we’re about the same level as them, which is really promising. “We just need to take that final step and win the European Small Nations, and then we can go from there.”
Kiernan on the double as Shels close in on WNL sport@dublingazette.com
Shelbourne’s ladies are leading the women’s league
A LEANNE Kiernan double helped Shelbourne Ladies to six of the best as they kept their eyes on the Continental Tyres Women’s National League title. Shels opened the scoring against Galway WFC in Eamon Deacy Park on Saturday evening after just two minutes courtesy of Siobhan Killeen’s fourth league goal of the season. Courtney Higgins doubled Shels’ advantage on 35 minutes with Kiernan getting her first of the night eight minutes before
half-time. Kiernan increased her tally, two minutes into the second half, bringing her league total for the season to 11. Galway pulled a goal back through Keara Cormican before Pearl Slattery and Gloria Douglas both found the net to seal three points for Shels, who move onto the Continental Tyres FAI Women’s Cup final next Sunday. Meanwhile, UCD Waves kept up the pressure on Shels at the top of the League with a 2-0 victory over Cork City WFC on Sunday.
Eleanor Ryan-Doyle opened the scoring for UCD 10 minutes into the second half connecting with a Julie-Anne Russell cross after what had been a tame opening period. Russell doubled the advantage for UCD six minutes later with her fifth league goal of the season as UCD claimed their fifth win of the league campaign. Elsewhere, Peamount United kept up the pressure on at the top of the table with a 4-1 win over Kilkenny United in Greenogue on Saturday night. Lisa Casserly gave Peamount
the lead on 21 minutes with a 25 yard strike. Casserly doubled her tally on 35 minutes after Kilkenny keeper Brooke Dunne had denied Amber Barrett. Barrett, however, made it 3-0 just before half-time having collected a weighted Rachel Doyle pass and slid the ball under Dunne from close range. Aislin Carroll landed her first WNL goal of the season six minutes into the second half, Kilkenny starting to show composure at this level. Barrett rounded off the Peamount victory with 77 minutes gone.
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Clonliffe Harrier lands fourth national marathon title with an excellent personal best to hold off Rathfarnham’s Hehir as over 19,000 take to the streets of Dublin on Sunday morning CLONLIFFE Harriers’ Sergiu Ciobanu surged to his fourth national title at Dublin marathon on Sunday morning in 2.17.40 while Laura Graham, from Mourne Runners, took a big step up in class to win the women’s national title in a massive personal best of 2.41.54. Record numbers took to the streets for the SSE Airtricity Dublin marathon in perfect conditions for runners and the times and competition did not disappoint. E t h i o p i a ’s D e r e j e Debele Tulu won outright with 2.12.18 and Namibia’s Helalia Johannes was the first woman in 2.32.32 – just one second ahead of Ehite Bizuayehu Gebireyes. In the bid for national glory, Sergiu Ciobanu and
Sean Hehir, from Rathfarnham AC, were locked together until the feeding station at the 20km point. “I kept the same pace,” said Ciobanu on gapping Hehir at 20km. “Gradually I opened the lead but Sean finished hard and fast. He wasn’t far behind me. “I’m relieved. I really wanted to win the national title. That’s my best Dublin marathon by two minutes. My previous best was 2.19.” Hehir settled for silver in 2.18.46 with Raheny Shamrocks’ Mark Kirwan winning the battle for bronze with Gary O’Hanlon, also fromClonliffe Harriers, in 2.22.17. Ciobanu’s time of 2.17.40 was just outside the World Champion-
ships qualifying time of 2.17.00 but he’s looking forward to the future and pulling on the green vest once more. “I know I missed the wo r l d q u a l i f i c a t i o n standard but we’ll see. I’ve represented Ireland three times in the last 10 months. I really look forward to working with Athletics Ireland and to represent Ireland in the future. I just love to run.” Laura Graham pulled out all the stops and took full advantage of the perfect running conditions to significantly rewrite her previous best time of 2:48:03 set in London earlier this year. With four children aged 6, 5, 4 and 3, Graham has to do a lot of her training on the treadmill to keep an eye on the youngest
along with the occasional “bumpy ride” with the buggy in tow out on the roads. She is coached by Ryan Maxwell who provides in depth coverage of Northern Ireland athletics and his website as a voluntary service. “It was really good,” said Graham afterwards having not initially realised she won the national
“The crowd was unbelievable. I loved every minute of it, even the tough bits. Hard work pays off.” Caitriona Jennings took silver with 2.44.59 and last year’s winner Pauline Curley had to settle for the bronze with 2:48:83 – faster than her winning time last year. Le Cheile’s Patrick
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‘I’m relieved; that’s my best Dublin marathon by two minutes. I just love to run’ - Sergiu Ciobanu
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title. “I really love the course and there was very little wind.
Monahan won the wheelchair race once more in a new best time of 1.39.18.
Over 19,000 runners pass through Fitzwilliam place at the annual marathon; Sergiu Ciobanu crosses the finsh line. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
ILGU launch recruitment drive for young girls THE IRISH ladies golf union (ILGU) and the Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI) have launched a new campaign to fill the need for a girl specific recruitment programme. The organisations have pin-pointed the need to significantly grow the number of girl members, with over 25% of clubs in Ireland having no girl members and 50% having less than five girls. The ILGU and CGI designed the Golf4Girls4Life Framework together with the support of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) to fill this need. CGI development manager, Anne Brett said of the new initiative. “When we set about designing G4G4L, our main goal was to try and get as many girls playing as possible and rather than us, as adults assuming what the girls wanted we decided to ask them what they liked and what they wanted from golf through focus groups. “These focus groups helped shape G4G4L into a programme that’s overall focus is on fun, inclusion and empowering each girl to be the best that she can be. “We often hear that every junior’s dream is to play on tour, to play for Ireland, to be a scratch golfer. “But, actually, when we spoke to the girls, the majority of them just wanted to be in an environment that allowed them to have fun with their friends and this is the message that we are trying to convey through this programme.” A group of PGA professionals and junior convenors have contributed hugely to the design of the programme and will be heavily involved in the delivery of G4G4L. Another core area of the programme is the use of positive role models, and 2017 national and regional ambassadors will be announced in the coming weeks. You can find out more about the programme at the following link: https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/2MJFFNK.
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SOCCER: STRONG WINS OVER CABINTEELY AND STELLA MARIS
O’Brien launches tribute to Ballyfermot football FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME, a new book centred on an era of football in and around Ballyfermot, was launched by author Paul O’Brien in McDowell’s, Inchicore after the final St Patrick’s Athletic game of the season on Friday night. O’Brien and a number of St Patrick’s Athletic legends were introduced to the crowd at halftime during the game with Derry City, with Eddie Gormley – who played 173 times for Pat’s – and Brian Kerr the guests of honour. The new book will focus on O’Brien’s role in organising games around the area in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, when he was at the heart of the operation of five and seven-a-side leagues. O’Brien’s Scafform team won the Salthill Devon National Five-A-Side title in 1986, while he also worked alongside a number of players who went on to play football at the highest level. These included Ireland and Millwall midfielder Dave Savage, as well as Paul Osam, Dave Campbell and Tony O’Dowd, who all had successful League of Ireland careers. Savage played for the Black Diamonds side that appeared under O’Brien in seven-a-side tournaments back in 1995. Heavy on photos, the book shows a footXXX dddd balling world that seems distant now, and produced some exceptional local players. The final product is a 100-page, black-andwhite A4 book designed to lend extra feeling to the images and memories. Ahead of the launch, O’Brien said: “It has been a wonderful experience for me to hear from so many people who have been involved in my football life and the way it appears to have affected their lives. While I am touched by the warmth of their sentiments, I have to say that for those of us involved in those wonderful summer tournaments, it was simply all for the love of the game.” For the Love of the Game is available now via the St Patrick’s Athletic Club Shop, McDowell’s (Inchicore), Cherry Orchard FC and Ballyfermot Library now, priced at €10.
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Lucan United’s Under-12 Major 1 side that are through to the fourth round of the SFAI Cup
Lucan U-12s shine on all fronts sport@dublingazette.com
LUCAN United’s Under12s won 3-1 against Cabinteely in their DDSL Under-12 Division 1 Sunday top of the table clash at Dodsboro last weekend. In what was a closely fought match with both sides playing good football and working hard, it was a shame that one side had to leave without the win. Both sides created chances during the opening 20 minutes of the game but it was Lucan who struck first af ter Liam Brennan found himself on the end of a corner to slot
home after 25 minutes. The second half saw Lucan step up their game and move the ball around with more purpose and tempo. T hey were soon rewarded for their endeavour when Sean O’Neill’s shot took a slight deflection to help it into the back of the net. T he game was put beyond doubt soon after wards as Cillian Whelan took on a shot from distance on the right wing and watched it fly past the keeper, who was left with little chance of preventing his side from going 3-0 down.
LOCAL HERO Conlon honoured for his Dublin marathon efforts BAWNOGUE’S Mark Conlon received a spe-
cial €250 prize for his efforts at the Dublin marathon as he ran the event draped in a sleeping bag with messages from the homeless. The idea was primarily aimed to get people talking about an issue that’s grown substantially in Dublin in recent years. He will donate the prize to the Simon Community along with his medal to the organisation to help their efforts.
Lucan were firmly in control and even a consolation for Cabinteely with 15 minutes to go did little to suggest that the three points were at any risk. It was Lucan’s fifth win from six matches in group two having already recorded victories over Postal Aylesbur y, Grange Woodbine, Cabinteely and St Kevin’s Boys. Their only dropped points came via a draw away to St Kevin’s Boys. Lucan United also moved into the fourth round of the Under-12 SFAI cup with a 2-1 win over Stella Maris A after extra time.
They started the game brighter than their opponents to dominate large parts of the first half and eventually took the lead when a corner was deflected into the net for an own goal. Lucan continued to dominate but couldn’t add to their lead after missing several good chances – although much of this was down to several great saves from the visiting goalkeeper. They were eventually punished for their profligacy in front of goal when Stella Maris counter attacked to equalise just before the break. The second half saw
Lucan continue to dominate, largely down to Evan Gaffney’s insistence on constantly driving at the oppositions defence via the flanks. But no matter what they did, they could not find a way past the goalkeeper and had to resign themselves to extra time. The winning goal eventually came from the boot of Adam Dobbs when he pounced on a loose ball to fire past the keeper and give his side a much deserved win. Lucan will now take on Crumlin United to determine who will go through to the regional play-offs.
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GAZETTE
CAMOGIE: CLONDALKIN CLUB LAND UNDER-13 SHIELD
CLUB NOTICEBOARD
ROUND TOWER, CLONDALKIN THE junior hurlers were given a walko-
Congratulations to Anne Byrne, win-
Lucan Sarsfields and now face into a
ner of last week’s bingo jackpot worth
play-off. Details will be promoted when
€1,000. Thanks to all who continue to
they become available.
support bingo every week.
Congratulations to the U-13 camogie
This week’s jackpot will also be €1,000
team who last weekend overcame a very
for a full house if checked within 44 num-
strong comeback today by an excellent
bers.
Raheny team to win the U-13 shield final.
Otherwise, it will be €20 for a full
This coming Saturday, November 5,
house, first call is 8.30pm every Tuesday
our hurling section will host a race night in the club. First race is off at 8pm.
Round Tower’s Under-13 camogie side celebrate their success.
Tower’s use breeze to blow out Raheny UNDER-13 SHIELD FINAL
Round Tower 6-2 Raheny 4-5 sport@dublingazette.com
ROUND Tower’s Under13 side finished off their season in style as they won the camogie shield final by beating Raheny by a score of 6-2 to 4-5 at the Community Centre. The final was a game of two halves with the winners basically being determined by which side could convert more scores while having a strong wind on their backs. Towers nailed on an impressive 6-2 in the first half while conceding just two points and dug their heels in during the second half, putting all their effort into trying to hold onto their lead. As it was, Raheny really attacked Towers in the second half and while they did manage to add another 4-3 to their two points from the first half, luckily for Towers it wasn’t to be enough. Tower’s manager Colm Kelly spoke to GazetteSport about how pleased
he was with the win and their performances, as a whole, throughout the season. “We are delighted with the effort that the team has put in all year,” he said. “The game itself was a cracking game which we started well and built up an unassailable lead in the first half. “We then defended very well against a very strong win in the second half to overcome a very tenacious Raheny team.” The team’s final success was the perfect way to end a season that saw them compete courageously in Division 2 but fall short of landing double silverware. Elsewhere, Lucan Sarsfields Under-15A side won their championship at O’Toole Park with a 3-11 to 2-3 win over Kilmacud Crokes. Within the first minute, a point from Laura Quinn set Lucan on course and they quickly built on it from a penalty. The well struck shot was saved but Chloe O’Connor lashed the rebound to the back of the net giving Lucan a
dream start. They were on their way to the title and while the game ebbed and flowed up and down the pitch, Kilmacud were unable to breech the hard working Lucan defence. For the remainder of the half Lucan outscored Crokes six points to two to leave the score at half time Lucan 1-7, Kilmacud 0-2 After the restart, Kilmacud missed a free and
from the ensuing puck out Lucan gained possession, were awarded a free which Laura Quinn converted – all in the space of the first minute. It showcased why it was Lucan’s day and they scored a further 2-4 during the second half. But Kilmacud never stopped competing valiantly and a pair of late goals were a decent reward for their endeavour.
and newcomers are welcome. All-in is €2 and the game prize is usu-
Horses are still available for sale at
ally €90 – €150. The night of fun also fea-
€10 each from behind the bar in the club
tures a raffle with tickets €2 each or
or from an adult player.
three for €5.
A race can also be sponsored for €100.
Round Tower Lotto (October 24): the
It should be a great night and we encour-
jackpot was €10,000. Numbers drawn
age support for this fundraiser.
were 2, 4, 7 and 18; the bonus ball was 10.
The annual Dublin GAA Mass for
There was no overall winner and no
deceased members will be concelebrat-
bonus ball winner. Three €100 winners:
ed at the county board offices in Parnell
Brendan Stynes, H Reynolds, Jim c/o
Park on Tuesday, November 8 at 7.30pm.
club. Thanks to all who participated.
LUCAN SARSFIELDS ALL who attended the three days of Rock
Senior 6 camogie lost out to Ballyboden
The Lock seemed to agree that it was a
in their shield semi-final while the minor
highly enjoyable event, really well run.
A camogie side had a 3-15 to 2-4 win over
The acts themselves were very complementary to the setup and even acts like Christy Dignam were keen to come back again and headline the event. Much of the event was viewable live on Facebook and can still be viewed there (thanks to Callum Buchanan for his help with live streaming).
Castleknock. Note that the Club AGM is scheduled for Thursday, November 24 in the club. The cards are back - 25 card drive on Friday night at 9pm. The Cupla Focal club is back in action on Monday nights 8pm. Set Dancing is back on Wednesday
The most succinct review of the open-
nights while the bingo continues every
ing night was provided by Paul McGann
Wednesday evening at 8.30pm with free
saying “Christy Dignam at the Lock,
tea/coffee.
singing Crazy World, wearing a Sars-
The club shop is newly stocked and
fields jersey! In 100 years, your grand-
back in action and is open on Thurs-
kids will be bragging that you were there
days from 7-9pm and on Saturday from
that night. This was a truly magic night,
10.30am to 1.30pm. If you are hoping to
and looking round at a sea of lighters
have guaranteed delivery of items for
held aloft as Christy finished his set, you
Christmas then you better act fast.
knew it was special.”
The Lucan District Credit Union acad-
Games are starting to dry up at this
emy is back in full flight on Saturday
stage of the year. Minor football did have
mornings. 9.30am is the start for girls
a win over Oliver Plunkett’s 3-16 to 1-8.
and 10am for the boys.
NA GAEIL OGA
Lucan Sarsfields with the Under-15A title
Members are welcome to attend.
ver in their final league fixture against
COMHGHAIRDEAS mor ag dul go Aoife Ni
An tseachtain seo beidh an t-ualach
Laoire, imreoir/bainisteoir an Foire-
ar Foireann Peile A na bhFear a bhfuil
ann Camogaiochta, a bhuaigh imreoir
ag imirt in aghaidh Naomh Padraig
an cluiche in ainneoin do cailiunt trom
(Domhnach Bat) san cluiche cheannais
i gcoinne fhoireann fior laidir i Naomh
cailithe. Beidh an cluiche ar siul sa bhaile
Barrog. D’imir na cailini le spiorad is croi
ag 14.30 agus na leaids ag lorg ardu
fiu nuair ba leir go raibh an cluiche imithe
ceime ar ais go dti Roinn a seacht. Failte
uathu.
mor roimh tacaiocht.
Beidh la eile ag an bpaorach agus iad
Beidh an fhoireann F8 peile ag imirt
ag diriu anois ar an Shield i gceann dha
ag an deireadh seachtaine freisin. Is i
seachtaine. Aris, comhghairdeas mor
gcoinne Naomh Fionnain (An Caislean
dos na cailini go leir as ucht an chead
Nua) a bheidh siad; ag imirt as baile ag a
cluiche cheannais craoibhe a sro-
11 De Sathairn.
ichint don club riamh. Ta suil againn go
Nil treanail na bpaisti ar ar siul an
bhfeicfimid iad san suiomh cheanna san
tseachtain seo ach beidh se ar siul an
todhchai.
tseachtain seo chugainn.
GAZETTESPORT
ALL OF YOUR CLONDALKIN SPORTS COVERAGE FROM PAGE 28-31
LIFE’S A BREEZE: Tower’s Under-13 side produce top first half performance to claim camogie shield title P31
NOVEMBER 3-9, 2016
SERGIU CONQUERS DUBLIN: Clonliffe runner leads the marathon field once more P29
Ormond straight back on boxing horse KARL GRAHAM
sport@dublingazette.com
STEPHEN Ormond is keen to quickly get back to winning ways on Saturday night in Belfast when he returns to the ring at the Titanic Exhibition Centre against Czech teenager Daniel Bazo. The Clondalkin light welterweight was sensationally stopped by the unheralded Zoltan Szabo in early October in Scotland and is aiming to quickly get back on the horse just five weeks later. For coach Paschal Collins, the aim is for Ormond to quickly get back among the wins and try and push for a world title shot.
“The plan now would be to get a win on November 5, get a rematch [with Szabo] maybe for a title, and hopefully then push on for a world title shot.” Ormond has previously held the WBO European lightweight title but lost that belt when he was disqualified for head-butting. He bounced back to win three times in quick succession in Massachussetts, culminating in the IBF intercontinental lightweight title before the Szabo bout which was seen as a stepping stone to bigger things. Leading on the cards, however, Ormond was knocked out and so has moved a few steps back but
Collins told irish-boxing.com he can rise again. “Anyone that knows Stephen knows he has it all to come back. If anyone deserves a world title shot it is him. “He has overcome obstacle after obstacle in his career and dealt with more frustrations out of the ring than most. He will come back and will fight for a world title. “The people that battle to overcome are the people that have it in them to win world titles.” The 19-year-old Bazo will be the physically larger man on the night, primarily fighting at welterweight but arrives in Ireland
without much pedigree to speak of. He has just three wins to his name from 16 professional bouts, losing 10 and drawing three in an active career to date. Indeed, all his fights have come in the last 22 months. Bazo has Irish previous, having been outpointed by Declan Geraghty over six rounds last year in Spain, but comes into the bout in good form having forced a surprise draw in Germany last time out against home fighter Dmitrij Weimer. Ormond is part of an elevenfight undercard for the Jamie Conlan-topped Boxnation bill.
Clondalkin’s Stephen Ormond